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Zee Anmol climbs & Colors drops two levels each
MUMBAI: Star Plus retained leadership of Hindi GEC and Hindi GEC Urban markets whereas Sony Pal witnessed a slight fall but remained the leader in Hindi rural market. On the other hand, in Hindi GEC (U+R), Zee Anmol climbed two slots to fourth position as Colors dropped two slots to the fifth spot, according to BARC India data of week 19.
HINDI GEC
Star Plus, witnessing a fall in ratings, continued to lead the Hindi GEC genre with 624187 Impressions (000s) sum as compared to 632254 Impressions (000s) sum last week.
followed by Sony Pal on the second spot with a slight decrease on the ratings and recorded 577776 Impressions (000s) sum against 591324 Impressions (000s) sum last week. Zee TV climbed a spot to the third place with a hike in ratings from 488762 Impressions (000s) sum to 491514 Impressions (000s) sum.
Zee Anmol climbed two spots to the fourth position with 483157 Impressions (000s) sum, and Colors with a two-slot fall came to the fifth position with 482364 Impressions (000s) sum as compared to 529715 Impressions (000s) sum.
Rishtey dropped a slot to the sixth position with 465658 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Sony SAB, Star Utsav and Life OK at the seventh, eighth and ninth spots with 425575 Impressions (000s) sum, 404401 Impressions (000s) sum and 366100 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
Sony Entertainment Television sits on the tenth position with 342288 Impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi GEC Rural
Sony Pal continued to remain at the top position with 431835 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Zee Anmol with 384915 which climbed a slot to the second position with 384915 Impressions (000s) sum. Rishtey and Star Utsav stood at third and forth position with 348176 Impressions (000s) sum and 294256 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
Zee TV came at the fifth position with 204640 Impressions (000s) sum. Star Plus, Sony Sab and Colors grabbed the sixth, seventh and eighth spots with 202047 Impressions (000s) sum, 162257 Impressions (000s) sum and 159084 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
Big Magic and Life OK emerged at the ninth and tenth positions with 142504 Impressions (000s) sum and 142394 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
Hindi GEC Urban
Star Plus led the chart with 422139 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Colors on the second position with 323279 Impressions (000s) sum.
Zee TV registered its third slot with 286873 Impressions (000s) sum and Sony Sab bagged the fourth spot with 263317 Impressions (000s) sum. Sony Entertainment Television maintained its fifth slot with 235547 Impressions (000s) sum.
Life OK and Sony Pal stood on the sixth and seventh spot with 223705 Impressions (000) sum and145941 Impressions (000) sum, respectively.
&TV and Rishtey interchanged their positions now at eighth and ninth positions with 118770 Impressions (000s) sum and 117481 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
Star Utsav came tenth with 110145 Impressions (000s) sum.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
